Kintyre Gin

OUR BOTANICALS

We use 12 botanicals in our core expression, Kintyre Gin, which have all been sustainably sourced. To achieve the characteristics of a very flavoursome and well-balanced spirit, the gin consists of 10 commonly used botanicals, with the addition of 2 which are unique, namely Icelandic moss and sheep sorrel - both grow on the estate in abundance. Either through maceration or vapour infusion, these produce a gin which our expert tasting panel described as having earthy and spicy characteristics, being deep in flavour, with a very pleasant floral aroma. A true taste of Kintyre!

Sheep Sorrel

Found commonly throughout the UK, it provides sweetness to the body of the gin and pleasant floral aromas.

Orris Root

The root of the Bearded iris, this provides binding of flavours and aromas that are necessary in almost every gin.

LIQUORICE

The ground root imparts sweetness to the palate and provides body to the gin with light woody aromas.

Lemon Peel

A sour citrus to the sweet citrus of the orange and helps marry the gin to lemon slices, commonly used as a garnish.

Juniper

Core to all gins, this provides a distinctive juniper taste synonymous with pine needles.

Icelandic Moss

A lichen and not actually a moss, this grows in Scotland and not just in Iceland! Imparts lovely green notes.

Almonds

Provides nutty notes and improves the balance of the gin by helping to cover all key flavour categories.

Cubeb Berries

These are similar to black peppercorns and provide a pleasant lingering spice and floral notes.

Coriander

Has essential oils that are key for the character of the gin; it has citrus notes of lemon and adds spice with a lingering taste of ginger.

Cassia Bark

Similar to cinnamon, this botanical is used to enhance the finish with earthy and spicy characteristics.

Bitter Orange Peel

Used to increase the sweet character of the gin and marries well with other citrus flavours.

Angelica Root

Imparts earthy and floral characteristics and is widely used for its capability to bind flavours

OUR STILL

Our small copper pot still, was imported from Germany and has a fill capacity of only 230 litres of spirit, resulting in a truly hand crafted gin. The still is run on a three-phase electricity supply direct from our own hydro-electric scheme. During periods of drought we have the ability to import electricity direct from the grid to maintain a steady flow of gin.

This fine looking still is named Big Don, a nod to Niall and Kenny’s father who sadly passed away during the initial stages of the distillery’s development. A keen gin drinker, and luckily for us, someone with a great sense of humour, Donald will be watching on with interest!